| Location | Pickens, SC |
| Salary | $46,000–$52,000 Per Year |
Grants Coordinator II
Salary
$46,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Location
Pickens County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
JR 10136
Agency
Clemson University
Opening Date
10/08/2026
Class Code:
BE20
Position Number:
JR 10136
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN08
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Please apply on Clemson's website. https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Clemson_Careers/job/CLEMSON-SC/Grants-Coordinator-II_JR-10136
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the successful acquisition of funding by streamlining administrative processes so researchers can focus on proposal writing and project development. Provides pre-award service by assisting with grant proposal preparation, budget development, compliance, review and submissions. Ensures applications meet sponsor requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Current Assignment: College of Science.
JOB DUTIES:
30% Proposal Development
Assistance: Assist faculty with the assembly of grant application packages according to sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and University policy. Assists with coordination of subawards and collaborations.
25% Budget Management:
Assists with the preparation and review of grant budgets at the submission stage and required budget revisions prior to award. Ensures budgets are compliant with Federal, institutional, and sponsor policies.
20% Editorial and Technical Support:
Provides administrative review of faculty grant applications for formatting, completeness, consistency, and adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements. Provides technical support for the Universitys electronic proposal development and submission systems. Assists with proposal routing and submission through sponsor and institutional platforms.
15% Ensures Compliance:
Demonstrate attention to detail by verifying adherence to Federal and institutional policies and sponsor requirements.
10% Documentation and Record Management:
Ensures proper data organization and retention of grant files, correspondence with sponsors, and tracking of important deadlines. Communicates with faculty and other support staff to ensure understanding of requirements and updates.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelors degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Clemson University Address Pearman Blvd., Admin Service Bldg.
Clemson, South Carolina, 29634
Phone 864-656-2000
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.